Xeon E3-1505M v6 vs Xeon E5-1630 v3

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E3-1505M v6 is positioned at rank 401 and the Xeon E5-1630 v3 is on rank 402, so the Xeon E3-1505M v6 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505M v6

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5585%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1055%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

937%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

724%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

100%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

99%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

97%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

96%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

95%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

100%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

100%

#416

Xeon E3-1276 v3

MSRP: $213|Avg: $244

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1630 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5600%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1057%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

939%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

726%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

100%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

99%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

97%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

96%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

96%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

100%

#416

Xeon E3-1276 v3

MSRP: $213|Avg: $244

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon E3-1505M v6 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1505M v6	Xeon E5-1630 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($434)	✅ More affordable ($299)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1630 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1505M v6	Xeon E5-1630 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+45%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($434)	✅ More affordable ($299)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1505M v6 and Xeon E5-1630 v3

Xeon E3-1505M v6

The Xeon E3-1505M v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,441 points. Launch price was $623.

Xeon E5-1630 v3

The Xeon E5-1630 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 7,421 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1505M v6 and Xeon E5-1630 v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505M v6 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1630 v3 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1505M v6 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E3-1505M v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-1630 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1505M v6 scores 7,441 against the Xeon E5-1630 v3's 7,421 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1505M v6. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1505M v6 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1630 v3.

Feature	Xeon E3-1505M v6	Xeon E5-1630 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz+5%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.7 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	8 MB	10 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	7,441	7,421

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1505M v6 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1630 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.